Drum Instructor

Job Title: Drum Instructor

Reports to: General Manager/Music Director

We teach five core areas at School of Rock - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Our most successful instructors are skilled on multiple instruments, song arrangement, audio production, mixing, and have a large knowledge of music and music history. Most importantly, they share their enthusiasm for music with their students!

Instructional Competencies (Drums)

• Maximize the quality of drum instruction including private lessons and group band rehearsals for all ages
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of drums such as parts of the drum kit, basic beats, and fundamental technique
• Guide students through many different drum beats and rhythms
• Prepare students to play entire songs with a group at their rehearsals
• Review lessons notes and plan ahead of each lesson
• Instill confidence in students abilities, regardless of skill level
• Create connections between student and instructor

Customer Connection

• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students in notes
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school
• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school
• Adheres to the SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of multiple genres
• Ability to notate drum/rhythm music
• Ability to explain drum concepts in multiple different ways to students
• Experience teaching and/or performing music professionally
• Knowledge of music theory
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers, students and families
• Strong organizational skills
• Very strong customer relations skills
• Resourceful and good problem-solver
• Works well under pressure
• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has some to lots of formal music school training
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Good judgment a must
• Passion for teaching and sharing a love of music with students and families

School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With 300+ schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider. Our mission is to help kids rock their worlds.

School of Rock Instructors teach students to perform whole songs from AC/DC to Zappa. They create a safe and relaxed environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensure that each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical journey.

It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School of Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

School of Rock expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of School of Rock's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person